A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing two children and intentionally setting fire to a mobile home on Friday.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, J. H. W. caused the fire at the Grand Oak Mobile Home Park on Flaxman Street.
W is accused of killing 9-year-old V. O. and 7-year-old R. S. after he assaulted one of them.
The sheriff’s office says W escaped the fire after setting it. He was one of the two adults who received medical treatment at a hospital afterwards, along with one child.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on the incident from Sheriff Chip Simmons. He said in part “I don’t know what else I can say about this terrible event except for please hug your children.”
Jail records show W’s home address is in the area of Flaxman Street. Neighbors say he lived in the trailer with his own family.
T. S. the father of R. S. and stepfather of V. O., spoke to WEAR News saying that the home belonged to W, who he’s known for a few years.
Witnesses say the children’s mother ran into the trailer while it was on fire. She was the other adult taken to a local hospital to be treated for her injuries.
“She went into the trailer trying to get them. That’s a mother’s love,” said neighbor J. W.. “I mean, the trailer was totally involved inside. That’s why she’s in the Mobile Burn Center. She went inside the house trying to get her kids, but too hot. They finally got her out of there.”
S. said the two children were staying over at W’s during the incident.
“How can you expect any human being to do this?” said S. “Let alone an adult with two kids.”
When asked if he had anything else to say, S. directed his attention to W.
“J. I hope they give you hell in prison,” he said. “Because you better be glad they found you before I did.”
W. has been charged with the following:
- Two counts of premeditated murder
- One count of sexual assault on a victim under 12
- One count of arson
He’s also accused of killing an animal after a dog was found dead inside the home, too.
W. is in Escambia County Jail without bond. His first court date is set for Nov. 26.
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Source: weartv
